Niko Goodrum Contributes Two Hits, Three RBI

Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum did his part as the Tigers rallied back multiple times against the Rays before eventually falling in extras. The rookie middle-infielder had two doubles and three RBI on the night, raising his season average to .253 and his RBI total to 30. Goodrum has been a nice surprise after […]

Nicholas Castellanos Logs Three Hits Monday

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos delivered three hits in a losing effort Monday as the Tigers fell to the Rays. Castellanos also scored three runs in the contest. Castellanos has been looked sharp all season, and especially over the past two weeks, in which he has hit .339 with six homers. Many would say […]

Avisail Garcia Returns To The Disabled List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) will return to the disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Garcia missed much of the first half of the season with a Grade 2 hamstring and was hitting .333 since his return. Outfielder Charlie Tilson will see more at-bats with Garcia sidelined and offers owners some speed, […]

Cameron Maybin Steals Two Bases Against Brewers

Miami Marlins outfielder Cameron Maybin helped lead his team to victory Monday, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Maybin is now hitting a weak .239 with one home run, 17 RBI and five stolen bases on the season. With Lewis Brinson on the shelf, Maybin has seen much more playing time. When Brinson returns, Maybin […]

Clint Frazier Strikes Out Five Times On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier had a horrible day at the plate during Monday’s doubleheader. In total, Frazier went 1-8 in the games with a walk, a double, and a whopping five strikeouts. It will be interested in seeing how the young man bounces back. Nonetheless, it was a terrible outing for a talented […]

Teams Showing Interest in Marlins' Derek Dietrich

Teams have begun to show interest in trading for Miami Marlins utility man Derek Dietrich. Dietrich has positional flexibility that could appeal to a contender. In 2018 he has played both first and second base as well as the outfield. He also has experience at third. On the season he has hit .287 with 11 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 15

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Billy Hamilton On Fire In July

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton remained scorching hot in Monday's 7-5 win against the Indians, going 2-for-4 with two singles and his 22nd stolen base of the season. After a very slow start, Hamilton has crushed it in July, batting .423 with seven stolen bases in eight games. He seems to have found his […]

Bryce Harper Could Be Heating Up

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper crushed a 443-foot home run on Monday against Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova during a 1-for-4 day at the plate. It was a welcoming sign for the 25-year-old, who has struggled in the first half with a .218 batting average. Harper has been showing signs of breaking out lately, going […]

Juan Soto Launches Ninth Home Run On Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 19-year-old has now cracked nine home runs in 45 games this season,  racking up 27 RBI. Soto has been one of the most talented young players in baseball, hitting .301 with a .964 OPS in his […]

Dominic Smith’s OPS Falls To .547

With the way New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is struggling this season, you might actually have to admit attempting to get anything out of Adrian Gonzalez at the start of the year was actually a good idea. The former top prospect has been an abomination for the Mets, and that continued in an […]

Risers and Fallers for the Second Half

As the MLB schedule has crossed the halfway mark for the season, we will look at our rosters to see who is trending upward and which players are due for falls. With a look at the data from June and the first half, there are several names to target for profit and others to trade […]

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 15: Dalbec, Celestino, Hernandez

We've got some variety in store in this week's list, as we take a look at players with high power, speed and strikeout potential. All three of this week's players are ranked as top 30 prospects in their team's systems by MLB Pipeline, but they can find themselves overshadowed by some of the bigger name […]

Carlos Gomez Drives In Three Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez had a strong game Monday versus the Tigers. He would collect three hits, and each of them drove a single run home. Gomez had been very quiet the last few weeks until his past two games. In those two games, he has gone 5-for-9 with four RBI. The truth […]

Mark Trumbo Blasts 12th Homer On Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo hit a home run off of CC Sabathia in Game 1 of the Orioles doubleheader against the Yankees. The long ball was Trumbo's 12th homer of the season to go along with 28 RBI. When healthy, Trumbo has been a solid source of power for the Orioles. He should be […]

Giancarlo Stanton Knocks 22nd Homer Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 in the first game of two games Monday. He homered in the second inning to give the Yankees the lead. He would tally two runs in this game as the Designated Hitter. In the second game, Stanton played swapped with Aaron Judge, and played right field. He […]

Brett Gardner Goes Off In Game 2

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner carried the Yankees to a split of the doubleheader Monday in Baltimore. Gardner went 4-for-6 with a homer and three RBI. He scored three runs as well. He did not play in the first game Monday. Gardner is slashing .260/.352/.378 this season with 40 walks and 48 runs.

Rhys Hoskins Manages Just One Hit In Two Starts

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins struggled in two starts on Monday as his club played a doubleheader at Citi Field against the New York Mets. Starting in left field and batting second in both games, he got off to a promising start in the opening game, recording an RBI single in the second inning, but […]

Aaron Altherr Strikes Out Three Times In New York Loss

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr is in the midst of a terrible stretch at the plate and Monday’s doubleheader in New York did nothing to help him escape. The 27-year-old made a cameo in the opening game, coming on and being retired in a pinch-hitting situation. He started the second game, however, which the Phillies […]

Mike Trout Has Great Matchup Tuesday

The Los Angeles Angels will host the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, and outfielder Mike Trout has dominated the Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake. Trout is 7-for-14 lifetime against Leake including going 5-for-8 with a homer and a walk this season. Trout is actually hitting better on the road this season, but is sporting a .304 batting […]

Scott Schebler Hits Homer In Cleveland

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler had himself a night Monday in Cleveland. He went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBI. Schebler is hitting .283 with 12 homers and 36 RBI. He is streaky and that makes him difficult to gauge. The Reds will face Trevor Bauer on Tuesday, and very few batters have done […]

Dustin Fowler Earns Platinum Sombrero

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler struck out five times against the Astros to earn the platinum sombrero Monday. Fowler ran into a brick wall after performing well the last couple of weeks. In the last 14 days, he had two homers, six RBI, and a .293 AVG coming into the game. Fowler is still worth […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/10/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There was a sizable Monday slate, and we now have an even bigger Tuesday slate. There are 15 games tonight, meaning all 30 teams will play. There are plenty of options to choose from, and multiple different ways to construct your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]

Gregory Polanco Drives In Four Runs Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco had four RBI on Monday against the Washington Nationals. He went 2-for-3 with a double and walk; he also stole a base. Polanco has had spurts of unbelievable play, and then he will follow it up with very inconsistent plate appearances. He should be owned in fantasy formats, but very […]

J.D. Martinez Adds To MLB HR Lead

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez hit his MLB-leading 28th homer of the season in a 5-0 win over the Rangers Monday. He finished the night 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI, which also gives him an MLB-leading 74 RBI. Martinez is an unquestionable All-Star and will continue to be an elite option the […]

Yasiel Puig Out "A Few Weeks" With Grade 1 Oblique Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers outfieler Yasiel Puig (oblique) will miss "a few weeks," according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Puig's injury was called a Grade 1 oblique strain which typically takes around a month. Andrew Toles was called up and started for Puig on Monday. There should be a few updates on Puig in the coming […]

Jason Heyward (OF, CHC) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward was seen as a free agent bust after a few rough offensive seasons, but has shown some good signs of late. He has a .303 batting average since the beginning of June, posting a .471 slugging percentage […]

Gorkys Hernandez Out Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Gorkys Hernandez (calf) is out of Monday’s lineup versus the Cubs. Hernandez left Sunday’s game early with tightness in his left calf and will be replaced by Steven Duggar. Duggar will bat first and has a favorable matchup versus Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, who has been hit hard in his last […]

JaCoby Jones is Not in Lineup Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Victor Reyes will draw the start in center field and bat ninth against Chris Archer on Monday. Both players should be avoided in fantasy leagues and DFS contests.

Yasiel Puig Placed On Disabled List Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a strained right intercostal oblique muscle. He injured it during the fifth inning Sunday. Andrew Toles has been recalled to take his place, and was taking batting practice with the team on Monday. Toles is a career .294 hitter with […]